Built-in fan circulates air through the battery during the charging process to cool the battery for faster charge time Makita Battery Charger – Ready to charge, Flashing green light Solid Red light on Makita Charger (DC18RC) The Makita DC18RD/1 110v twin 18v Li-ion charger, charges 2 batteries simultaneously. The rapid charge technology selects the optimum voltage and current and temperature is controlled by the forced air system that circulates air through the battery to prevent overheating. and a full charge sound alert confirms when the charge cycle is complete. Congratulations! if you have a solid redand solid greenlight next to each other it means that your battery is over 80%charged. If you are desperate for your battery you can take it off charge now and get your job done. Or you can leave it till you get a solid green light signaling the battery is 100% fully charged. A solid red lightmeans your battery is below 80% and having a good time chargingas it should be. Don’t panic, the red light on your Makita battery charger is a good thing, not like a red light on your dashboard.

With an LED charging display, and full charge audible alert, the Makita DC18RD fast charger has a forced cooling system for battery protection and a built-in electronic current limiter for overload protection.Makita Battery Charger fully- charged solid green light Red, Green and Yellow (All lights) on Makita Battery Charger DC18RC

A solid red light means a battery is being charged. It also tells you that the battery is currently below 80% charged. Solid Red Means Charging – Battery is Below 80% Charged Solid Red & Green Lights Product dimensions are stated with a battery / batteries, if they affect the overall dimensions of the product. Twin charger with rapid charge technology. Designed to charge 2 Makita LXT lithium batteries simultaneously. Features electronic current limiter for overload protection and forced cooling system. LED charging display and full charge sound alert. The re-charging time of such battery may be longer than usual as the battery may have continued to discharge in spite of low power.So you’ve just got a Makita charger or maybe you’re borrowing someone else’s tools. You plug the battery into the charger and are greeted with lots of flashing, or solid lights, all meaning different things. But what do they mean, well I got my charger out and showed the different lights.

A flashing yellow light indicates a cooling abnormality. A yellow light will start to flash if the Cooling systemhas come into operation. The battery will still charge in spite of the warning light, but it may take longer than usual. If all the lightscome one when you first insert the battery it could be because it is already fully charged. Try it in your tool first to see if it works! I replaced a single makita charger that is past its best, decided to get one of these. As I use lots of 18v kit it’s handy having it nearby, each battery can be set with its own tone to sound when ready and has a USB port to allow you to charge your phone. Well priced too.Flashing red light on a Makita DC18RC battery charger signals a Delay in charging.This can happen if the battery is either too hotor too cold. If the battery is belowor abovethe ideal operating temperature charging may not start. This really is a great charger I have friends that have fake chargers and they are still waiting for the battery to be fully charged 2 days later I know it’s a lot more money But it’s definitely worth it

Specifications of the Makita DC18RD Battery Range: 7.2 - 18 v Battery Type: Li-ion Input Voltage: 240v Charges 2x 18V Compact Lithium-Ion 2.0Ah batteries in only 18 mins Charges 2x 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 3.0Ah batteries in only 22 mins Charges 2x 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 4.0Ah batteries in only 36 mins Charges 2x 18V LXT Lithium-Ion 5.0Ah batteries in only 45 mins The fuse may have blownin the battery charger plug – If this is the case just replace its fuse with a new 13amp fuse.

Technical specifications

If both the red and green lights are solid then this means the battery is charging. It also means the battery is above 80% charged but it is not fully charged. Solid Red and green Means Battery is Charging and is Above 80% Charged Solid Green light